{"id":146551,"date":"2024-01-02T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T10:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/articles\/smoking-hypnosis-hypnotherapy\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:56:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:56:11","slug":"smoking-hypnosis-hypnotherapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/easyway-stop-smoking\/smoking-hypnosis-hypnotherapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Quit smoking Hypnosis &amp; Light Relaxation"},"content":{"rendered":"                            \n                <section  class=\"container container--large article-container\">\n            <div class=\"article \">\n            <div class=\"article__sidebar\">\n                <div class=\"sidebar-inner-section author\">\n                    <div class=\"author__avatar\">\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\"\n     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            <h1 class=\"article__title\">Quit smoking Hypnosis &amp; Light Relaxation<\/h1>\n\n                \n                                                    <p class=\"article__excerpt\">Whether you are considering hypnosis for smoking, light relaxation for smoking, or self-hypnosis to\u00a0quit smoking\u00a0it is important to understand the principles behind all three.<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"article__readtime\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0 0h20v20H0z\"\/><path d=\"M10 2c4.42 0 8 3.58 8 8s-3.58 8-8 8-8-3.58-8-8 3.58-8 8-8m0 14c3.31 0 6-2.69 6-6s-2.69-6-6-6-6 2.69-6 6 2.69 6 6 6m-.71-5.29c.07.05.14.1.23.15l-.02.02L14 13l-3.03-3.19L10 5l-.97 4.81h.01c0 .02-.01.05-.02.09S9 9.97 9 10c0 .28.1.52.29.71\"\/><\/svg>\n                        <span>3 minute read<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                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It\u2019s the content of the vehicle that matters most. Quitting is about quitting smoking, and hypnosis can support you in quitting the habit for good.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2>What is hypnosis &amp; light relaxation?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quit smoking hypnosis or light relaxation can help you quit smoking if the message delivered is effective. It addresses both physical and psychological addiction aspects, aiding your quit journey. The only clinically proven light relaxation method is Allen Carr\u2019s Easyway to Quit Smoking Live Group Seminars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many use guided self hypnosis recordings to reduce cravings and anxiety, making quitting easier. These sessions often involve imagining smoking\u2019s negative effects to boost motivation. Listening regularly to self hypnosis recordings helps you enter a relaxed trance state, where you remain conscious but open to positive suggestions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2><b>How self hypnosis works<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self hypnosis is a powerful technique for quitting smoking that helps you relax, focus, and become open to positive suggestions supporting smoking cessation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It works by accessing your subconscious mind, where smoking habits are stored, allowing you to replace old patterns with new, healthy beliefs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening regularly to guided self hypnosis recordings can help reduce cravings and anxiety, making quitting feel more natural and achievable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This flexible tool supports your journey to becoming smoke-free alongside other strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2>Does Allen Carr\u2019s Easyway use hypnosis or light relaxation?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/about-allen-carrs-easyway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allen Carr\u2019s Easyway<\/a> to Quit Smoking has been successfully using light relaxation for more than 30 years at their quit smoking centres. It\u2019s not Allen Carr hypnosis, it\u2019s light relaxation \u2013 which is just a light relaxation exercise that reinforces the main parts of the Live Group Seminar and is perfectly safe. The light relaxation is completely inneffective without the main seminar program. One deals with the subconcious mind \u2013 the other deals with the concious mind. Together \u2013 they make it easy to quit smoking rather than hard.<a name=\"work\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2>Does hypnosis to quit smoking work?<\/h2>\n<p>Used in conjunction with Allen Carr\u2019s Easyway method light relaxation is highly effective, used without Allen Carr\u2019s Easyway \u2013 results are less impressive<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people have shared their review of hypnosis methods, with some reporting they quitted smoking after consistently using the technique for several days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, some users who have reviewed hypnosis apps or programs found that they failed to achieve the desired results, especially if they did not use the method for the recommended number of days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button red hvr larger_text smaller_text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/\/stop-smoking-naturally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about natural ways to quit smoking<\/a><a name=\"final\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-bottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2><b>The importance of self help in quitting smoking<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking an active role in your quit smoking journey is crucial. Self help strategies like self hypnosis empower you to build motivation, confidence, and skills to overcome nicotine addiction. These include support groups, counseling, books, and online resources that help manage cravings, avoid triggers, and develop healthy habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also address stress and anxiety, common challenges when quitting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By embracing self help, you invest in your long-term health and increase your chances of staying smoke-free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every step brings you closer to a healthier life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text \">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2><b>Smoking cessation statistics: What the numbers say<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quitting smoking is one of the most effective ways to improve your health. Quitting can halve your risk of heart disease within a year and reduce lung cancer risk by up to 50% in five years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also improves lung function, energy, and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, quitting is challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the risks of smoking and benefits of quitting can help you make informed health choices. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2>Final thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\nThere is no evidence that hypnosis alone will help you to quit smoking but when used in conjunction with Allen Carr\u2019s Easyway method light relaxation is highly effective, used without Allen Carr\u2019s Easyway <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button red hvr larger_text smaller_text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/easyway-stop-smoking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find your easyway to quit smoking<\/a><a name=\"cons\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--background\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<p><iframe id=\"inline-mCSMtjhv4JRk8iPk7QSv\" style=\"width: 100%; 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